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A Collective Vision for a Classical Revivalby Allison MalafronteWhat started out as a small atelier in Brooklyn has grown into an expansive academy in New York City, offering training from a cadre of visionaries leading the charge in the classical-art revival.

Drawing Logic: Choose the Best Surface for Your Drawingby Bob BahrHere's a quick rundown of the various types of papers available to draftsmen.

Finding the Right SketchbookThe great variety of sketchbooks offered in art stores allows a draftsman to find the perfect melding of form and function. Here are a few of the better offerings available.

Drawing Fundamentals: The Sphereby Jon deMartin In the last installment, we discussed the cylinder. Next we tackle the sphere and the ovoid, two forms that should be thoroughly studied to aid in the depiction of naturalistic objects of all kinds—including the human figure.

Making Lines Moveby John A. Parks New York City artist Fred Hatt makes powerful drawings that are as much performances as objects.To view an online exclusive gallery of work from this office, click here.

A Return to Drawing by Hand at MICAby Bob Bahr At the Maryland Institute College of Art, fundamental drawing skills have long meshed with modern methods and pragmatic approaches to art careers.

Understanding Anatomy: The Skull(Available Online)by David Jon Kassan The bones of the skull offer enough information on a person's facial structure that it is possible for forensic artists and scientists to reconstruct the accurate surface appearance of an individual's face. For this reason, it is essential to understand the large bony masses of the skull and how they relate to the proportions of the individual model.

What Wilderness Means in a Drawingby Kenneth J. Procter In the hands of draftsmen, the wild landscape can represent anything from exile to ecstastic connection with God. Here’s a look at how 10 artists depicted the wilderness in their drawings.